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The Well is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help individuals, families, and the community experience spiritual, emotional, and physical healing & wellness through holistic, Christ-centered care.

 

'The Well Center for Hope and Healing' will be holding a masquerade ball October 23, 2015 to raise donations for the continued efforts to remove the social stigma of those with mental illness.  Sponsors and donations are graciously accepted.
Interested in being involved? 

You can help by becoming an Event Sponsor, Advertising in our Event Program, Contributing to our Silent Auction or Raffle, Making a Monetary Donation, Volunteering, or Attending our Event.


visitthewell.org/masquerade 

The Well  232 Broad Street Bridgewater, MA 02324  508.697.1070 

   


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Prize Box

 

Congratulations

Diane Glass

 
Diane won a one hour reiki session from Revolutions Salon, 
Route 106, EB

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win 
entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
Historical Tidbit: 
 
A horse or cow was an important prizedcow possession.
In February of 1660, the (Old) Bridgewater Township passed an ordinance requiring cattle to be marked by their owner. "It is enacted by the towne that all cattle that goeth upon the common 'till a midsummer day whether it be their own or other folks are to be rated for."
Folks registered their brands with the town for security.
 
An example from the 1670 town records; "The mark of the cattle of John Ames, Sr., being a slitt in the top of the right eare."
This was enacted as a law so that all animals grazing in the town common could be easily identified.
 
Information from the East Bridgewater Sesquicential Book  
 

Monday, June 15

Painters - 9a - Cole Yeaton Senior Center (CYSC)
Council on Aging - 10:15a - CYSC
Lunch - noon - CYSC
Citizens Advisory Comm - 6p - Library

Tuesday,  June 16

Zumba - 9a - CYSC
STEM Program  - 9:30a - Library
Shopping - 10:15a - CYSC
Lunch - noon - CYSC
Multi Fiber Artists - 2p - Library
Zoning Board - 7p -Police Station
Wednesday, June 17
Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant, WB
Exercise - 9a - CYSC
Crafters - 9a - CYSC
Shopping - 10:15a - CYSC
Quilters - 11a - CYSC
Veterans Council - 7p - CYSC
Thursday, June 18
Zumba - 9a - CYSC
Food Pantry - 10a - Central Square Congregational, UCC
Cribbage - 1p - CYSC
Community Preservation Comm - 6:30p - CYSC
Friday, June 19
Arthritis Exercise - 9a - CYSC
Crafters - 9a - CYSC
Mah Jong - 9:30a - CYSC
Saturday, June 20
Sign up for Summer Reading Program beginning today
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Mass - 4p
Whist - 7p - CYSC
Sunday, June 21
First Parish Church - 10:30a 
Bridgewater Baptist Church - 10a
Saint Thomas Aquinas Mass - 7:45a, 10 and 12p 
Trinity Episcopal - 9a service thru Labor Day
Central Square Congregational, UCC  - 10a
Bridgewater United Methodist - 10a
Faith Chapel Assembly of God - school 9a, service 10a
Trinity Covenant - 10a
United Methodist  - 10a - Worship & school 
New Jerusalem - 10:30a
Scotland Trinitarian Congregational - 10:30a 
St. Basil's Chapel - 10:00a and 5p -  note new 5p time * -
BSU Campus  
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites, submitted information and "Senior Publishing"  Feel free to submit  events & information from your non-profit group.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

 

The Bridgewater Council on Aging is currently looking for Meals on Wheels Drivers

Monday - Friday in the morning.

You could deliver once a week or once a month.

We can work with your schedule.

If you can help us, or would like more information,

please all 508-697-0929.

 

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program

Bridgewater Public LIbrary

 

Sign up for this summer's reading program "Every Hero has a Story" beginning Saturday, June 20th. 

 Our summer reading program is open to children ages 3-12. Children read and keep track of books read in their logs.

 Everyone who reads one book will be eligible to win a bike donated by Estabrook and Chamberlain Insurance Agency of Bridgewater.

You won't want to miss out on all the fun, so sign up today!

 

 

Johnny Macaroni's

 

Featured Special at Our ORIGINAL Location

Grilled Rosemary & Garlic Marinated Pork with Vinegar Peppers & Onions Served Over Roasted Potatoes

 

Extremely Appetizing

 

Johnny Macaronies

582 West St,

East Bridgewater

(508) 378-9335

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   1300 Plymouth Street, 

East Bridgewater 

              (508) 456-4460

         johnnymacaronis.com

 

 

STEM Program with Easton Childrens Museum

 

Tuesday, June 16,  9:30am

Bridgewater Public Library

 

We are delighted to offer this exciting program called Fun with Science for children ages 3-5.  Please join us for free fun as your children investigate, predict, hypothesize, explore, and so much more. Discover that science is all around with hands on experiments with the Easton Children's Museum.

 Sponsored by Triumph, Inc.

Registration is required for this program

click here to register 

 

ANNUAL SENIOR DAY LUNCHEON 
WEDNESDAY,  JUNE 17TH  AT NOON 

Bridgewater Senior Center


Enjoy a delicious lunch followed with Entertainment by

Dave & Marcia Burbank 


$5.00 Donation Tickets are on sale at The Senior Center

THE BODY MAINTENANCE PLACE

 Lisa Evans, CHT, NCLMT 


                    

Board Certified Massage Therapist

Consulting Hypnotist

Clinic Facilitator

 Smoking Cessation, HypnoBirthing, HypnoCoach

Harnessing The Power Of Positive Thinking 


                                 

781-963-2901

                       the-body-maintenance-place

 

Bridgewater Senior Center Presents:

FOXWOODS CASINO TRIP

Friday, June 19th, 2015  @ 7:30am

$25.00 PER PERSON

YOUR MOTORCOACH WILL DEPART: Bridgewater COA,

10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater, MA 

Your Trip Includes: Casino Time:  10am to 4pm

 $10.00 Food & Beverage Voucher,  $10 Bonus Slot Play Deluxe  Motorcoach Transportation   
            For Reservations, please sign up at The Senior Center            

**Full payment due upon reservation** 
 


Magic with Scott Jameson

Monday, June 24 at 6:30pm

Bridgewater Public Library

 

We are having a Kickoff to Summer Reading with Scott Jameson!

 

See the show audiences are calling "Superb!", "A blast!", and "Heartwarming fun for the whole family." Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat.

Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and the audience will travel through time. Don't miss it!

 

Supported from a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the MA Cultural Council, a state agency.

 This program is open to all ages, no registration is required.

 

GBWOT Lemonade Stand in Memory of

Shannon Crowley

Saturday, June 27, 2015

 10:00am - 12:00pm

 Winter Place, Bridgewater

 

During these hot summer days, come cool off with a refreshing glass of Lemonade and some sweet treats at the Greater Bridgewater Women of Today Lemonade Stand!  We will have lemonade and baked goods and the proceeds will benefit the Cops for Kids with Cancer Organization in memory of Shannon Crowley. Shannon was an 8 year old cancer survivor who passed away last June, from complications of treatment for neuroblastoma. This will be the second year in a row that GBWOT has held the Lemonade Stand in Shannon's memory.

Last year the group raised $1,115 for Cops for Kids with Cancer with the lemonade stand and the group hopes to raise even more this year.  Greater Bridgewater Women of Today is a volunteer organization that performs community service, raises funds to support local and national charities and fosters friendships. To date, GBWOT has helped over 40 local families who were enduring hardships, through it's Family in Need Fund. Meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Monday of the month. For meeting location in Bridgewater or for additional event information email: greaterbridgewater@yahoo.com. Remember to Visit Us on Facebook!

 

 

Recreation Commission Summer Program

 

The Bridgewater Recreation Commission presents their annual summertime program.  This program involves children  ages 5 (by Oct 1, 2015) through 14 years of age in a wide range of activities and events each day. 

We explore the community around us and what it has to offer.  Children have the chance to meet new friends and have fun while giving you the freedom to do your business.  

The program hours are  8:30 AM until 12:30 PM Monday through Friday.  Program runs weekly for eight weeks starting Monday, June 29, and continues to Friday, August 21, 2015.  

No program on Friday July 3rd. Children and parents can choose a schedule to fit your plans.  Choose a 5 day week, any 4 day week, or any  3 day week.  The 2 day program will be available as space allows.  Children can attend for a week, all eight weeks or any number of weeks.

For registration forms and copy of the programs flyer

click here

Information is on the bottom of the page under recently uploaded files.

Bridgewater farm supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

A Beautiful Garden is a Work of Heart
 
Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater   (508) 697-0357

 

VENDORS & CRAFTERS WANTED
Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival, held on July 4th (rain date of July 5th) on the grounds of Bridgewater State University is calling all artisans, crafters, artistsand vendors to register for the annual festival. The children's area will offer activities, games, face painting and a storyteller, along with the Roaming Railroad train. Performances by the Arts for Youth program, along with live music and dance will occur throughout the early afternoon. The art show with local artists will be on display with prizes awarded to a winner in each category. Registration forms will be available online at www.bridgewater4th.com or you may call 508-443-4155 for information.

The festival opens at 10:00 a.m., July 4 on the grounds of Bridgewater State University, "this is where visitors congregate immediately following the town parade", said organizer Nora Tarr.

Bridgewater State University, as it has for the last several years, donated the use of the grounds, electricity to make this day a full day of events for families in Bridgewater and the surrounding communities. Our continuing goal is to provide as many free events as possible, and to present all types of art including music, poetry and the spoken word, dance, painting, photography, pottery, jewelry design, creative and unique clothing. Our artisans, crafters and vendors will display and sell their wares. We are also fortunate to have a display/art contest of community artists, "All types of art will be on display," said Tarr. 

 

 

NUNCKATESSETT GREENWAY

 

Where history and nature meet.

Take time this summer to visit conservation parks in West Bridgewater and Bridgewater along the Town River.  

These are great places to take the kids, the family dog or spend some quiet time enjoying the woods and the ani­mals and plants that live there. 

For more information, including history and maps (website still under construction): www.nunckatessettgreenway.org 

 

See the greenway on this

YouTube Video

click here to watch 

 

Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Adjust to a Pain Free & Healthy Lifestyle

   

63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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bwatersqchiro.com

Transportation Notice for B-R Students

 

Dear Parents and Guardians:

The pay to ride registration program was extended in Bridgewater during the month of May due to the impact of the partial roof collapse at the Mitchell Elementary School. Please note that the deadline for payment which was originally scheduled for May 29, 2015 was too short a period of time for families to respond. In order to assist families with their planning for next school year's transportation, the payment deadline will be extended through August 15, 2015.

It is important, however, that you submit your registration forms as soon as possible in June so that routing arrangements can be made in time for bus information to be sent home with students at the end of the school year. Pay to ride registration is for all students living less than one mile and a half (1.5) from their school of attendance in grades Kindergarten through grade 12. If you have a form that indicates the district will pay for Kindergarten, this form is out of date and does not reflect the current Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee policy. New forms are available online or by request.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Kathleen A. Macedo
Director of Business Services

click here for link to forms 

 

 


Congratulations to Chris Perry for 

"BSU First National Championship in its History"

 

   

   

For the third straight week and fourth time this season, Bridgewater State University senior Chris Perry has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week.   


 On May 23rd, Perry captured the first national championship in the history of the Bridgewater State University varsity athletics program as the BSU senior won the triple jump title this past weekend at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by Saint Lawrence University. Perry shattered his own school record in the triple jump as he posted the winning mark of 50 feet, 11 inches (15.52 meters) on his third attempt of the day. Perry nearly equaled the record on his  3rd attempt of the day.
www.bsubears.com

 

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 "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~ Dr Seuss

 "In response to those who say to stop dreaming and face reality, I say keep dreaming and make reality."  ~ Kristian Kan

 "My favorite animal is the turtle. The reason is that in order for the turtle to move, it has to stick its neck out. There are going to be times in your life when you're going to have to stick your neck out. There will be challenges and instead of hiding in a shell, you have to go out and meet them." ~ Ruth Westheimer 
 

Congratulations, grads of 2015!

jacquie 2013  
   ~Jacquie
 

Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

64 Central Square

508-697-0921

Mon-Fri 8a-4p

Fri 8a-1p

 

Public Library

15 South St

508-697-3331

Mon-Wed 9a-8p 

Thurs10a-5p

Fri & Sat 10a-2p

 

Cole Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929

Mon-Thurs 9a-3p

Fri 9a-noon 

 

Food Pantry

Central Square Church

71 Central Sq.

 508-697-6016

Thursdays - 10a

Small Businesses make our Community Strong. Support them everyday!

Global Premier Soccer

 

Bridgewater Soccer Clinic

June 29-July 2

 

Taunton Soccer Clinic

July 20-23
 

The Best Place in MA to Become a Better Soccer Player is in the Company of Players & Coaches Who Share Your Passion


 GPS Juniors 3-6 years old

9-11a $100

Technical Training Program

7-14 years

Half Day 9a-1p $140

Full Day 9a-3p $195


 Registration & Info

Venues:

Flagg Street Soccer Complex

2 Flagg St, Bridgewater

 

Whittenton Field

Pleadwell & Richard Streets

Taunton
  

Wrights Garden Center
 

Wright's Garden Center


 

*40 Varieties Organic Herbs

*Perennials

*Annuals 

*Hanging Baskets


 

378 East Center St (Rt 106)

West Bridgewater

(508) 583 - 2941 


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Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, June 25

at 10am

Cole Yeaton Senior Center

 

If you are a caregiver and would like to be supported by others who are also going through similar issues, please

feel free to join us at any of our monthly meetings.

All are welcome to attend.

Bridgewater Community

Gardens!

  Community Gardens

Do you love to garden but need a space to grow?

 

Bridgewater State College and the Massachusetts Department of Corrections have a license agreement whereby BSC, Bridgewater and the surrounding communities will be using prison land for a Community Garden.

Dr. Arthur Lizie at BSC is the head of the Bridgewater Growing Spaces Community Gardens and has developed an application to obtain your own pesticide free 20 x 20 plot of garden for only $25.

There are currently roughly 56 gardeners enjoying the gardens! 

If you would like more information about the Community Garden or would like to obtain an application, please contact Arthur at 508.531.2170 or via email at alizie@bridgew.edu.

Gardens are located at 810 Conant St.

Book Club at the Library

 

Do you like to read? 

Would you love

to discuss your book with others?

Daytime Book Club is an ongoing monthly

meeting on the second Thursday of each month.

Meetings are in the basement of the Bridgewater

Public Library. 

Both fiction and non fiction books are discussed. 

Copies of books to be read are available at the library front desk at all times.  New participants are always welcome.

Please call the library at 508-697-3331 or visit the website if you want more details. 

 Grades 5-8 Summer Reading and Mathematics Packets

 Grades 5-8 Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District students are required to complete the assignments provide within the packets over the course of the summer.  The Grades 5-8 Summer Reading and Mathematics Packets will be due on the 2nd day on the 2015-2016 Academic Year, Wednesday, September 9, 2015.  These assignments will equate to one homework and quiz grade for Quarter I of the 2015-2016 Academic Year.

 

click here for the links 

Middle School Sports Fees Notification

 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

At the last Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee meeting on May 20, 2015, the School Committee unanimously voted to increase the Middle School Sports fees as of August 1, 2015 as follows:

* A $300.00 per student/per sport fee will be implemented with no student/family cap.

* A minimum of fifteen (15) student participants must be paid in full before each season will commence. If the minimum paid student participation is not met, the sport will be cancelled.

The purpose of the increase is to cover the costs of the self-funded Middle School Sports Program. Although, we can agree that sports are an integral part of a student's "School Life", the expenses incurred by the program are not in keeping with the revenue generated, thereby creating a burden on the District's operational budget. The District cannot run a deficit; therefore, the newly instituted fee structure will be piloted during the 2015-2016 school year.

Further funding via a concerted parent/guardian fundraising effort will be instrumental in the continuance of school-based athletic opportunities at the middle school level. The program will require approximately $2,000.00 in fundraising revenue from both Bridgewater and Raynham to offset program costs.

With the assistance of fundraising efforts and the increase in fees, our plan is that the Middle School Sports programs will once again be self-sustaining and our students will continue to have the opportunity to participate in a school-based athletic program. Thank you for your continued support of the District.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline B. Forbes, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools 

 

Bridgewater State University Greenhouse

Open to the public Monday - Friday 8am-3:30pm

 

Parking is available and by making a phone call, they will save a spot for you.  They are also taking names of people who want to start seeds for a garden in the greenhouse.

For information or to confirm your visit, please call

John Rocharz at 508-531-2261. 

 

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
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Entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106 

         

Historical Tidbit Question:

 

Who owned the cow with the slit ear?

 

Email us your answer at: 

Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around Bridgewater.
 
On  June 16, 2015, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by T.J. Kelley, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, & Jacquelyn Rose

 

 

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